One Billion Minus One
I recently heard that Facebook can boast one billion active users. Well, I am no longer one of them. I deactivated my account over three months ago. Perhaps like many of you, I had used the site since 2007. I … Continue reading
Tag: grief
Bringing Up Puppy
We got Ruby, our seven-month old pup, fixed last week. To say goodbye to her at the vet and know she’d be having major surgery reminded me again just how little control we have. Thankfully, she came through like a … Continue reading
Letting Go in Máncora
Some time has passed since I last posted, and I’m still wrapping my mind around what’s transpired in the meantime. The events aren’t necessarily intended for reasoning or standard expectations. Instead, I’m seeing just how random everything can be (or … Continue reading
The Due Date is on the Horizon in Yet Another Country
When you become pregnant, one of the first things you try to figure out about something so mysterious is the baby’s due date. The excitement builds. The dreams begin to take shape. When will this little creature come into the … Continue reading
On Being “Better”
I think I need to make something clear: I am not better. The pain has not lessened. I miss and love my son more than ever. I am not “handling it all really well,” as I’ve been told. I know most … Continue reading